Got Gait – Go FOSH
A Champion for All Gaited Horses

2018 Calendar

FOSH Sanctioned and/or Affiliated Shows Plus Events and Clinics

January

Post Holiday & Planning Party
Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club
January 20, 2018
6628 Runkles Road, Mount Airy
Noon—3ish …
Bring your ideas for rides and events
Contact: Rachan-nem@yahoo.com or 240- 344-0702. 6628
Note:  Sunday Jan 21 -  weather delay date.

Let’s ride Rockburn (weather permitting)
Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club
January 21, 2018
Contact: jacquieco-wan@comcast.net / 410-215-4979

February

Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Trail Ride & Party
Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club
February 10, 2018
Crownsville, Md
suitable for barefoot or out of shape horses;
Ready to Ride 12:00 noon
RSVP please to 410-215-4979 jacquiecwan@comcast.net 
please RSVP to stay advised.

Equifest of Kansas
February 23-25, 2018
ExpoCentre in Topeka. 
GaitWay Horse Association will have a "SOUND HORSE BOOTH" at booth N-8 (yes, we have chocolate!).
A PLEASURE WALKING HORSE breed demonstration multiple times over the weekend.
The HOSPITALITY BOOTH in the BREED SHOWCASE
The theme is "Walkin' On Sunshine".
STOP BY OUR BOOTH -  Best-decorated booths will be eligible for prizes, so come and cheer us on!"

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Feb 23-25, 2018
Topeka, Kansas
Contact:  Equifestofks.com

March

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
March 9-11, 2018
Denver CO
Contact: Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
5 Day Clinic
March 21-25, 2018
Sacramento CA
Contact: Jackie 209-748-2402
jlsbarton@aol.com

April

Spring Fling
Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club
April 6-8, 2018
Tuckahoe Equestrian Centre
Negative Coggins required
Friday & Saturday Dinner
Saturday & Sunday Breakfast Buffet
Ride Saturday & Sunday
Contact: call or text: 302-249-5804

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
April 12-15, 2018
Columbus OH
Contact: Equine Affaire
www.equineaffaire.com

Gaited Horse Clinic 
Focus on Rhythm and Relaxation to Enhance Gait
 April 14-15, 2018
SITTER DOWNS ARENA
Lone Jack, MO
Contact:  Kelly at 816-547-9508 (call or text)
FB Sitter Downs @ SitterDowns1 

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
5 Day Clinic
April 23-27, 2018
Pryor OK
Contact:  Larry  918-633-9288
l.lees@sbcglobal.net

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
5 Day Clinic
April 30-May 4, 2018
Baxter, TN
Contact: Larry or Jennifer 931-260-2597
info@gaitedhorsemanship.com

May

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
May 11-13, 2018
Port Clinton OH
Contact: Mary Ann 419-341-2372
theranch@theranchoutback.com

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club
GAITED SADDLE FIT CLINIC
With Crest Ridge Saddlery (www.Crestridgesaddlery.com)
Saturday, May 12, 2018 (Sunday, May 13 for overflow)
DeNovo Stables on Maryland Sunrise Farm 100 Dairy Farm Lane *
Gambrills, Maryland
Contact: 410-215-4979
Jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
May 25-27, 2018
Brighton CO
Contact: Carrie  720-312-9139
info@ch-equine.com

June

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
June 8-10, 2018
Rineyville KY
Contact: Linda 270-723-3947
ljoinercat@aol.com

Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England
Gaited Fun Show & Playday!!!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Registration 8:30 Classes Begin at 9AM
Friendly and Professional Judges
Rail – Nay Bates, Master Gaited Instructor
Trail – Heather White, Trail Obstacle Designer & Instructor
Hosted by Mountain Lane Farm
11 Stone Lane, Temple, NH
Contact: HORSEFEATHERSNH@GMAIL.COM

GaitWay Summer HOT Flash
June 30, 2018
Misty River Equestrian Center,
21400 E. Eureka Road, Independence, MO
Member MHSA & PEHSC
Judge Gene Holloway(USEF/IJA) Lic. Info at www.fosh.info/Ija-judging-program
Show Manager- Lucy Rangel Tel: 816-674-7475 email: fgslr@usa.net

July

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
July 6-8, 2018
Exeter RI
Contact: Darlene  401-742-3970
contactdarlene@gmail.com

Annual IJA Judges Training Seminar
July 12-13, 2018
Yadkinville, NC
Contact: Dianne 403-271-7391
ddlittle@telus.net

Summer Celebration
Gaited breed specific and open gaited breed classes
July 13-15, 2018
Lone Hickory Arena
Yadkinville, NC
Judge Debbie Rash of Chino, CA
Contact:  Milda at 336-225-0214
pasofinotrainer@gmail.com

Missouri State Fair Society Horse Show
TWH, SSH and OGB classes
July 31 and August 1
Mathewson Exhibition Center
Missouri State Fair
2503 West 16 Street
Sedalia, Missouri
MHSA Rules
IJA Judge Sally Frones
Contact: 1-800-422-3247
Show Manager David WOwens@hotmail.com

August

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Aug 6-8, 2018
New Columbia PA
Contact: Brenda  570-568-8222
info@FeatherHills.com

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Aug 10-12, 2018
Augusta ME
Contact: Teresa 207-557-0476
teresa@whisperingwoodsstables.com

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Aug 17-19, 2018
St Croix Falls WI
Contact:  Patty 715-483-9292
patti@rnrranchandtack.com

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
5 Day Clinic
Aug 20-24, 2018
St. Croix Falls, WI
Contact: Patti 715-483-9292
patti@rnrranchandtack.com

September

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Sept 7-9, 2018
Milford MI
Contact: Karia 413-281-2407
Karia0429@yahoo.com

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
5 Day Clinic
Sept 17-21, 2018
Baxter TN
Contact:  Jennifer or Larry 931-260-2597
info@gaitedhorsemanship.com

NAWD Festival for the Horse
Sept 21–23 
Presented by North American Western Dressage, Friends of Sound Horses and  Circle E Equestrian Stables LLC, Seymour, Wisconsin  
(15 minutes west of Green Bay) circleestables.com
      
The Festival for the Horse features learning sessions and a horse show filled with friendly competition in Western and traditional dressage, trail, ranch horse, long-reining, freestyle dressage, groundwork and lead line.

September 21:
a one-on-one Fix-A-Test session with a judge. Ride the test of your choice, then come back for some professional tips and ride it again for improvement.

one-hour dressage orientation session at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m with  Amanda Lane-Sommer's ; she will demonstrate dressage maneuvers,  explain the geometry, and discuss how dressage tests are scored. 

September 22–23:
Competition in eight events.  Artisan ribbons awarded to sixth place.
Versatility buckles presented in four overall divisions: Open, Adult Amateur, Youth and Gaited Horse.

Judges for the 2018 Festival 
Alece Ellis (dressage, Western dressage and gaited dressage) 
Amanda Lane-Sommer (long-reining, mounted trail and ranch horse) 
Michaela Lane-Vorwerk (Six Feet on the Ground and in-hand trail). 
All are licensed judges with NAWD; Alece is also licensed with IJA Dressage and several gaited horse organizations.

Reserve your spot at the 2018 Festival for the Horse: learn more and download entry forms at northamericanwesterndressage.com/event/3223/

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Sept 28-30, 2018
Cottonwood CA
Contact: Gail 530-347-0212
cottonwoodcreekequest@gmail.com

October

National Virtual Dressage Show for Gaited Horses
October 1 - 15, 2018
Sponsored by FOSH
www.northamericanwesterndressage.com/ride/gaits/
Contact:  gaitswideopen@gmail.com

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Oct 19-21, 2018
Sunbury, NC
Contact: Cheryl 252-465-4184
ceason@embarqmail.com

Introduction to Western Dressage for TWH
October 27 and 28, 2018
Big Barn Ranch, Stockton, MO
Clinician Claudia Coley
Information:  Lynne Burger 417-955-0825
nytxmolynne@gmail.com

November

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Nov 2-4, 2018
Live Oak FL
Contact:  Barbara  850-673-9579
Barbarajb14@earthlink.net

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Nov 9-11, 2018
Scottsdale AZ
Contact:  Lynne 602-300-6177
lbombinski@cox.net

Gaited Horsemanship with Larry Whitesell
Nov 30-Dec 1, 2018
Crowley LA
Contact:  Eddie 337-303-5759
Coacho45@hotmail.com

December

Information Coming Soon

FOSH SANCTIONED AND AFFILIATED SHOWS AND EVENTS

"Sanctioned" A show which uses the FOSH guiding principles regarding humane exhibiting of gaited horses.

High point awards are only earned at FOSH sanctioned shows.

"Affiliated" A show or event which uses FOSH DQPs for inspection.

Listing includes equine expos and events where FOSH and sound horse supporters will be distributing FOSH and sound horse literature.

NNGHC 2012

Photographer Forrest Bliss - www.forrestblissphoto.com

NNGHC 2012 - An image of Horses at the starting lineup. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a white bearded man riding atop a black horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a woman dressed as Minnie Mouse riding a horse dressed like Mickey Mouse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of Horses and Riders in pairs riding a parade around the pen. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a rider with a Brightly patterned shirt riding a brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a woman wearing a bowler hat riding a light brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of various horses and riders lined up to be inspected. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a blue shirted rider atop a dark brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image displaying a man atop a horse beside two blue ribbon winners. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a white dressed rider on a white and brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a man in black and white atop a black horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a woman in a brown and black shirt atop a brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of two men in uniform sitting atop black horses.

NAC 2011

NAC 2011 photos by: chris@cjmphoto.com

NAC 2011 - An image of a man in white with a long poncho sitting atop a grey horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in brown and purple atop a white and black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider sporting a highlander outfit while on a black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider with a black and blue shirt atop a black horse with white spots. NAC 2011 - An image of a blue shirted rider atop a black horse running a slalom course. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in a long white shirt wearing a black hat atop a black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider wearing a black suit riding on a beige horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a person riding their horse past a display of flowers. NAC 2011 - A lineup of various riders and people. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in a long grey shirt atop a dark brown horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in red atop a black horse, Being presented a Ribbon. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in pink and beige atop a black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in a dark brown suit atop a dark brown horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a man ridng atop a dark brown horse in front of the viewers. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in black riding a black and white horse around the arena. NAC 2011 - An image of the different riders and horses lined up for inspection. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in a blue riding shirt riding around the edge of the arena. NAC 2011 - An imaeg of a young rider wearing black and neon yellow riding clothes. NAC 2011 - An image of a White horse with decorated tassles hanging behind their ears. NAC 2011 - An imave of a Horse and rider being presented with a multi-coloured ribbon. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in white atop a white horse riding in front of a Friends of Sound Horses Banner. NAC 2011 - An image of an older lady in pink presending a ribbion to a horse and rider. NAC 2011 - An image of a Brown horse with a brown clad rider doing a lap around the arena. NAC 2011 - An image of a black horse with a rider dressed in purple making a lap around the arena. NAC 2011 - An image of a Dark brown horse and a rider with a white jacket riding past some spectators. NAC 2011 - An image of an older rider on a light brown horse passing a group of viewers. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider wearing black and pink atop a White and black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of the various riders conversing while lined up.

NAC 2010

NAC 2010 photos by: annette@annetteturnbaugh.com

NAC 2010 - An image of a Blue shirted man riding a chestnut brown horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a woman in a pink shirt atop a brown and white horse being presented with a ribbon. NAC 2010 - An image of a woman in a bight red riding shirt atop a large black horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a man wearing a grey suit while riding atop a dark brown horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a young child atop a white horse with black markings. NAC 2010 - An image of a rider wearing a Black and pink shirt atop a chestnut coloured horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a Horse and Rider showing off various ribbons. NAC 2010 - An image of a man dressed in Celtic fashion, Sporting facepaint, a Kilt and a Claymore, Atop a black horse. NAC 2010 - An image of Horses lined up with their riders sporting various ribbons. NAC 2010 - An image showing the presenting of a ribbon to the 2009 Grand Champion. NAC 2010 - An image of a woman in coutry attire on a light brown coloured horse, Being presented with a Ribbon. NAC 2010 - A lineup of various people whom deal with the event.

"Natural Tennesse Walkers" program on national RFDTV…
Rick rides world-class barefoot and flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horses in Colorado.

An image of Rick riding a horse. An image of Rick walking a horse onto a step.

Rick Lamb Visits FOSH Supporters Bucky and Nancy Sparks

2010 IJA JUDGES CLINIC PHOTOS

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